DUKES COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Emergency Management Volunteerism Program

2/24/2022

Dukes County Emergency Management is hosting Introduction to Emergency Management Volunteerism, a free community program that teaches the basics of emergency preparation, sheltering, volunteer support and more.

The commitment is only two classes (one virtual and one practical) a month for three months. All are welcome. We hope you or someone you know will join us for this exciting opportunity!

Class #1 - Introduction
•Virtual: Thursday, March 3, 2022 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
•Practical: Saturday, March 26, 2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the West Tisbury Public Safety Building

Repeat Introductory Class
•Virtual: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Class #2 - Ways to Prepare
•Virtual: Thursday, April 7, 2022 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
•Practical: TBD

Class #3 - Ways to Volunteer
•Virtual: Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
•Practical: TBD

Interested? Email us at dukescountyemergencymanagement@gmail.com
Please note: If you are under 18 years old, you will need written consent from a parent or legal guardian.

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Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has a new leader in Russell Hartenstine

4/14/2020

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Russ is a property manager and 20+-year volunteer fireman for West Tisbury. Russ is currently West Tisbury’s Emergency Management Director and has joined us in developing a series of talks to help island folks prepare for major storms and disasters. His latest talk at the West Tisbury Library October 15th as part of the Island Climate Action Network’s Climate Solutions Initiative filled the room! Stay tuned for more dates to come. If you would like to have Russ, or our disaster response groups present to your workplace or organization, please reach out to any of the following:
• Russ Hartenstine, West Tisbury Emergency Management Director - emd@westtisbury-ma.gov | (774) 836-0723
• Marina Lent, Chilmark Board of Health - boh@chilmarkma.gov | (508) 645-2105
• Ilona Metell, American Red Cross - ilona.metell@redcross.org | (561) 985-3668

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Emergency Dispensing System (EDS) Training

10/29/2019

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Tuesday October 29, 2019 7:30 PM at the West Tisbury Public Safety Building (PD/FD/EMS) MRC will hold a training on the Emergency Dispensing System (EDS). Participants will learn what circumstances we will need and EDS and how it will be facilitated. The presentation will be about an hour. Volunteers from MRC, ARC. SA and DART will also be there to answer any questions or help you sign up!

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Annual Influenza Clinic

10/19/2019

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MRC and the local boards of health held a flu clinic at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. 180 flu vaccines were distributed.

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Aquinnah Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

9/30/2019

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Gary Robinson and Noli Taylor have undertaken efforts to prepare Up-Island residents in the event they are separated from the rest of the island in a large-scale storm or disaster. Starting with CPR and First Aid, Gary and Noli will bring additional courses to help residents learn how to shelter in place, set up and facilitate a shelter, as well as carry out search and rescue. If you are interested in learning more about CERT, or want to be notified when more trainings are offered, please contact Gary Robinson at (716) 553-6246.

Read more about Gary and CERT in the Martha's Vineyard Times

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Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Disaster Assistance Questionnaire

8/31/2019

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This opt in questionnaire will support our efforts by collecting specifics about special needs which will provide valuable information to help plan our responses and personnel needs during a large-scale disaster. Moreover, the MRC initiative includes all people, regardless of age, from every island town. If you are living alone, are elderly or disabled, if you have a mental illness or are dependent on oxygen, health care staff, medications or electricity, and you think you may need help with these issues during a disaster, fill out the MRC questionnaire, and mail it to: mvmedicalreservecorps@gmail.com. You can also contact Medical Reserve Corps nurse, Karen MacPhail, kkelenosy@aol.com or call (508)645-2105 for more information.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Introduction to Emergency Management Volunteerism Program

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has a new leader in Russell Hartenstine

Emergency Dispensing System (EDS) Training

Annual Influenza Clinic

Aquinnah Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Disaster Assistance Questionnaire

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